Another user offered a compromise for the bride and her guests.
“If that’s really the only date and it’s important to you, have the ceremony with just you and your husband and have a reception later that night.” This sounds nice.
Most weddings have a dress code. This means it takes some time for guests to get dressed. Some of the more particular guests could require hours to get ready, which means waking up at 5 a.m. If this bride is planning on having a bridal party, asking them to be up at 3 a.m. for hair, makeup, and photos is almost cruel.